Podcasts are the perfect way to find out what’s going on behind the music we listen to.
From unfiltered conversations on the state of the scene, the struggles of being a touring DJ
to the art of the creative process, these shows offer great insight into the entire UK Dance Music scene.
Here are five of the best dance music podcasts to add to your queue.
You’re Not On The List
This podcast by Rewind That Track, hosted and produced by Connor McLoone, is an essential listen for those who want to dive into into the stories behind the UK’s underground music scene.
The show looks beyond the superstar DJ’s, focusing on producers to promoters, label owners, and venue curators, alongside plenty of established and upcoming DJ’s.
Conversations flow from early life, musical influences to what really goes on beyond the booth and there is currently 35 episodes to sink your teeth into.
Tiga Presents: First/Last Party On Earth
In this series, Canadian DJ Tiga sits down with some of the biggest DJ’s on the planet (including Carl Cox, Pete Tong, Four Tet and more) to ask them all about their hypothetical final set.
Guests talk through their ultimate opening, middle, and closing tracks, dream lineups, and the defining moments that shaped their DJ style.
The only downside? There are only 25 episodes, and if you’re anything like us, you’ll binge through them fast.
Tape Notes
Hosted by radio presenter and music journalist John Kennedy, each episode sits down with an artist to break apart a number of their tracks, one by one.
This is one for those really interested in music production, as the discussion is incredibly detailed and granular, talking through every element of the creative process and dissecting every production choice.
Music Not Diving With Scuba
Formerly ‘Not a Diving Podcast’, Scuba hosts this conversation driven podcast where he sits down with a number of big name DJ’s.
The interviews are always candid, often delving into the issues facing producers today, from the state of the scene to streaming to burnout to label pressures.
With years of experience as a DJ, producer, and label boss, Scuba brings insight and empathy to every discussion. New episodes drop weekly, and there’s a massive backlog to stream right now.
The Will Clarke Podcast
Somewhat similar in style to Scuba’s podcast, Briston born DJ Will Clarke is a master at getting industry figures to open up on what it’s really like to be a DJ.
The conversations have evolved into full and frank discussions about the human side of touring, creativity, and staying grounded in an unpredictable industry. Launched during lockdown, the podcast now boasts a huge back-catalogue of episodes to get stuck into.
